Douglas Boston III loss May 18 1942
 

Hello
Iam trying to find photo or the complete squadron code for a Douglas Boston III W8318 TH-? of Flight A of No.418 RCAF Intruder squadron that was lost in operations in the early morning of 18 May 1942 near Danturnadeel (Murmurwoude) Holland of the crew of 4 only the pilot survived to be taken POW.
The pilot was later KIFA in the USA in December 1951.


thanks in advance
Santiago

Re: Douglas Boston III loss May 18 1942
 

Hi Santiago
I noticed your post about the Douglas Boston of 418 Squadron. The pilot who survived was my father. After spending 3½ years in Stalag Luft III he came home and eventually was posted to the US and attached to the USAF. He was ferrying a Northrop F89C Scorpion from San Francisco to Florida when he landed to re-fuel in San Angelo, Texas. On take-off, the Scorpion stalled and crashed and he was killed. The Scorpion had a poor safety record.
If you like, you can contact me at: stewartandersen@gmail.com
Best
Stewart